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resister
resister
/rɪˈzɪstər/
noun
Someone who offers opposition
(
opposer
,
resister
,
adversary
,
antagonist
,
opponent
)
someone who offers opposition
The antagonist in the story constantly challenged the protagonist's goals.
The antagonist in the story constantly challenged the protagonist's goals.
Someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take
(
obstructer
,
obstructionist
,
obstructor
,
resister
,
thwarter
)
someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take
consomme
consomme
/ˌkɔnsɔˈmeɪ/
noun
Clear soup usually of beef or veal or chicken
(
consomme
)
clear soup usually of beef or veal or chicken
The chef prepared a clear beef consomme garnished with fresh herbs.
The chef prepared a clear beef consomme garnished with fresh herbs.
spectrometry
spectrometry
/spɛkˈtrɑːmətri/
noun
The use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra
(
spectrographic analysis
,
spectrometry
,
spectroscopic analysis
,
spectroscopy
,
spectrum analysis
)
the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra
Scientists use spectroscopy to determine the composition of distant stars.
Scientists use spectroscopy to determine the composition of distant stars.
Iris pseudacorus
Iris pseudacorus
/ˈaɪɹɪs ˌsuːdəˈkɔːrəs/
noun
Common yellow-flowered iris of Europe and North Africa, naturalized in United States and often cultivated
(
Iris pseudacorus
,
yellow flag
,
yellow iris
,
yellow water flag
)
common yellow-flowered iris of Europe and North Africa, naturalized in United States and often cultivated
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